Security Engineer Investigator, Integrity Investigations, Intelligence, and Events

Meta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

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Bonus

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Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks a Security Engineer Investigator to proactively hunt threats, investigate complex abuse cases, and build automated investigative tooling at scale. You will analyze large datasets, translate findings into actionable enforcement, and collaborate across time zones to protect users across Meta apps.

The role involves sensitive content exposure and requires strong communication of technical results. The candidate will bring 8+ years in cyber security or related fields, proficiency with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cyber security or related fields.
• Experience with Python, PHP, or similar scripting languages.
• Proven large-scale data analysis and using big data tools (Maltego, Palantir, Tableau, etc).
• Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings.
• Ability to prioritize and execute with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Combination of investigative and engineering skills.
• Experience working with teams across locations/time zones.
• BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity or related field.

Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for threats and undetected abuse by leveraging internal data, OSINT, and private intelligence.
• Investigate complex cases to understand abuse and implement enforcement strategies to mitigate and/or detect harm.
• Identify areas to automate investigative tooling and tradecraft.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets to advance investigations, quantify trends or support findings.
• Implement effective strategies to prevent and disrupt abuse at scale.
• Address sensitive content issues, including graphic images, videos, writings, and offensive language.

Skills

Python

PHP

Scripting

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS or equivalent

Tools

Maltego

Palantir

Tableau

Job description

The Integrity, Investigations, Intelligence and Events (i3E) teams at Meta are dedicated to protecting the users of our family of applications (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus) from a multitude of threats including: criminal organizations, human trafficking and exploitation, and scams/fraud. We are seeking security engineers to investigate sophisticated threat actors, advance investigative methods, automate and mature team processes through tooling, and use innovative approaches to protecting people from offline harm. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging, complicated, and high-visibility risks the company is facing.

Security Engineer Investigator, Integrity Investigations, Intelligence, and Events Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for threats and undetected abuse by leveraging internal data, open-source intelligence, and third party private intelligence
• Investigate complex cases to understand how abuse is occurring and implement enforcement strategies to mitigate and/or detect harm
• Identify areas to automate investigative tooling and tradecraft
• Analyze and interpret large datasets to advance investigations, quantify trends or support findings
• Implement effective strategies to prevent and disrupt abuse at scale
• Address sensitive content issues, including but not limited to graphic images, videos and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other objectionable material
• This role involves exposure to graphic and/or objectionable content including but not limited to graphic images, videos and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other potential objectionable material, i.e. child exploitation, graphic violence, self-injury, animal abuse, and other content which may be considered offensive or disturbing

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations, intelligence, or related fields
• Experience working with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages
• Proven experience conducting large scale data analysis and utilizing big data tools such as Maltego, Palantir, Tableau, etc
• Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings
• Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight
• Experience to work within a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and change
• A combination of investigative skills and engineering skills
• Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones
• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience in deploying AI-driven solutions for detection, enforcement, and investigations
• Familiarity with sophisticated cyber threats
• Subject matter expertise with either criminal organizations, child safety, human exploitation, fraud/scams, information operations, malware, or account-based threats
• Experience working or managing projects that have enterprise-wide impact and/or multi-organization cross functional stakeholders
• Experience with open source investigation techniques and familiarity with a variety of internet research tools

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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$184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.